Ring of Kerry Private Day Tour from Killarney
Description
An essential part of any visit to the Emerald Isle is a tour of the world famous Ring of Kerry. Take an intimate private tour on this 180km circuit of the county. Our experienced guides will be delighted to show you the unrivalled beauty County Kerry has to offer. Whether you’re looking for an insight into Irish history, a sample of our famous local wit or simply a great photo opportunity, the Ring of Kerry Tour is exactly what you require.
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Itinerary
Kerry Bog Village & Red Fox Inn: The Bog Village gives you a fascinating insight into how people lived and worked in Ireland in the 18th century. The village is the only one of its kind in Europe and is one of Kerry’s leading tourist attractions. (There is a separate charge to tour the village.) The Red Fox Inn is situated beside the Kerry Bog Village. Their Irish coffees are world-famous and a discount is available to visitors who purchase a ticket for the village
We stop in the town of Cahersiveen which is one of the westernmost towns in Ireland and, therefore, in Europe. It has remained principally a market town throughout the centuries and has never been truly affected by the tourist industry, so it remains one of the more original towns along the Ring of Kerry. One of its many attractions is the Daniel O’Connell Memorial Church, named for one of Ireland’s most important historical figures. O’Connell, often referred to as The Liberator, was born just outside the town in 1775.
We make a brief stop in the beautiful village of Waterville which is stunningly situated between the wild Atlantic Ocean and Lough Currane. Uniquely, this is the only village on the Ring of Kerry that is actually right on the coast. Enjoy a walk along the seafront or “Promenade” as the locals call it, where you can taste the salt water in the air. This is usually our lunch stop.
Travel the 180km looped route around the Iveragh Peninsula, better known as the majestic Ring of Kerry. There will be plenty of points to stop and look out over the Atlantic Ocean and the rugged Kerry coastline. Weather permitting you will have a chance to see Skellig Michael, an iconic island located 8 miles off the southwest coast.
We enjoy a brief stop in the picturesque village of Sneem which is immaculately kept with its traditional buildings, pubs, restaurants and craft shops all painted in an array of beautiful colours. Little wonder it is a past winner of the ‘Tidy Towns of Ireland’ award. A peaceful idyll where no hustle or bustle is allowed.
Situated in the Killarney National Park, Ladies View is one of Ireland’s best-known and loved panoramas. Enjoy the magnificent view of the valleys, lakes and mountains, including the Black Valley, Upper and Lower Lakes and some of the Killarney National Park.
A stop at the Coomakista Pass is a must. This is one of the most photographed panoramas on the Ring of Kerry and for good reason. Here you will be over 215 metres (700 feet) above the sea with stunning views over Kenmare Bay, Abbey Island, Deenish Island, Scariff Island and much more.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(69)
John Kelly was great! We had already seen much of the standard tour, so John showed us different areas and provided significant local color. I highly recommend him.
The Ring of Kerry includes interesting stops and stories and spectacular views. A wonderful way to spend the day. Denis is an excellent, knowledgeable, and engaging guide. The private tour gave us the best experience, avoiding the crowds.
Nice to have driver so you can enjoy the sights. Sheila was the best. Mweather wasn’t great, but had fun.
Our driver and guide Shiela was absolutely amazing and made the trip 100% worth the money and then some. She was attentive to our level of involvement. Her recommendation were perfect. Her knowledge, wittiness, tempo and energy level was exactly what my father and I needed. When I say she made the tour memorable, I am not joking. I highly recommend doing the Ring of Kerry Tour and ask for Shiela. Bill New Hampshire USA
Private tour was a good option that allowed us to pick and choose what we wanted to do. We skipped the Kerry Bog museum so can’t comment on that. Sheep dog demo was ok, but $8/person seemed a little more than it was worth. Really enjoyed our tour guide Sheila and she was super nice, the intimacy of the private tour is nicer than being on a bus tour, but basically you pay something for entry at nearly every stop except those inside Killarney NP. Skellig Michael was interesting. Kerry Cliffs were awesome and we were shuttle to the top thanks to the private tour. Killarney NP was driven thru with just 2 quick stops and that was a little disappointing.
Thank you for your feedback on your Ring of Kerry Private Tour - we are always looking for ways to improve our tours, so will take your comments on board. All the best from everyone here at Killarney Executive Tour Co!
Tha tour was spectacular. Even in the rain the experience was enthralling. And our guide took us directly to the top of the Kerry Cliffs by car. We were gobsmacked by the beauty!! Shelagh was a terrific tour guide!!
Hi Laura, Thank you for your review, our driver will be delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour and we have to agree those views are stunning (we're only a little bot biased 😉). Thank you for choosing to travel with us and we hope we can welcome you back again in the future!
Shiela our driver was outstanding… wonderful driver… very nice … and so knowledgeable of the various aspects of our tour. Thank you Shiela … you are a gem!!!
This was a great tour. Vehicles was comfortable and our driver Deirdre was knowledgeable and absolutely amazing. Her local tidbits on history and fun facts of the area made the trip fun. The trip was tailored to our needs and was able to make the most of our time. This was one of our favorite tours. Highly recommend it!
Beautiful scenery! Interesting driver! Best part was the Cliffs of Skellig! We enjoyed touring Ross Castle and seeing the swans!
Finton was a wonderful driver and guide. He really made the trip so memorable! His commentary and gregariousness was the best and we will always remember him as a special part of our vacation!! Well done!🍀
